What a vulnerability assessment covers
We assess your full product surface — not just the parts you're worried about. The vulnerabilities that cause the most damage are often in the areas you assumed were fine.
Application-layer vulnerabilities
Injection, XSS, CSRF, insecure deserialization, and the application-specific logic flaws that scanners miss. Tested against your actual product, not a checklist.
Configuration & deployment
Exposed debug endpoints, overly permissive CORS, missing security headers, default credentials, and the infrastructure misconfigurations that give attackers a foothold.
Dependency & supply chain
Vulnerable libraries, outdated frameworks, and third-party components with known exploits. We check what's actually reachable in your product, not just what's in your lockfile.
Data handling
How sensitive data is stored, transmitted, logged, and cached. PII in URLs, BVN and card data in logs, and the internal surfaces where customer data shouldn't appear but does.
Assessment vs. scanner dump
There's a difference between running a scanner and understanding your risk. Here's what separates a Simpa Labs assessment from what an automated tool gives you.
| Dimension | Automated scanner | Simpa Labs assessment |
|---|---|---|
| False positive rate | 40–60% typical | Zero — every finding validated |
| Business context | None — generic severity scores | Impact specific to your product |
| Logic flaws | Not covered | Core focus area |
| Fix guidance | Generic remediation text | Engineering-ready, merge-able fix |
| Fintech context | None | Payment, auth, and regulatory awareness |
PII leakage across internal surfaces
Customer data appeared in CSV export endpoints, application logs, and a support view accessible to every staff account. Three separate exposure points, all rated low by automated tools, all critical in a fintech context.
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Get a Quick Security CheckFrequently asked questions
How is a vulnerability assessment different from a penetration test?
A vulnerability assessment maps and ranks your security weaknesses across the full product surface. A penetration test goes deeper on specific flows — actively exploiting vulnerabilities to demonstrate real impact. Many engagements include both.
Do you just run automated scanners?
No. Automated scanners are one input, but they generate massive amounts of noise — false positives, theoretical risks, and findings that don't apply to your architecture. We validate every finding manually and rank them by real exploitability.
How do you rank severity?
By actual business impact. A high-severity finding isn't just a CVSS score — it's something that could lead to financial loss, data exposure, or regulatory consequences in your specific product context.
Can this satisfy compliance requirements?
Yes. Our assessment reports are structured to support CBN, NDPC, and PCI DSS compliance requirements. We can tailor the report format to match what your compliance team or auditor needs.
How often should we run a vulnerability assessment?
At minimum, before any major release and annually for compliance. For fast-moving teams shipping weekly, quarterly assessments keep your risk profile current as your attack surface evolves.